Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Marietta, GA
I hold a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Counseling, earned in 2023. I am dedicated to building meaningful therapeutic relationships and providing individualized care. I recognise the unique and complex concerns each person presents. I utilize a professional, evidence-informed approach to clinical practice. I look forward to working together.
I hold a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Counseling, earned in 2023. I am dedicated to building meaningful therapeutic relationships and providing individualized care. I recognise the unique and complex concerns each person presents. I utilize a professional, evidence-informed approach to clinical practice. I look forward to working together.
Malakeia Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30066
Waitlist for new clients
I use a variety of approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and a trauma-informed approach.
With 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Malakeia Scott brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. A proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a Master’s in Social Work, Malakeia began her career by counseling adolescents and teens with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Her journey continued with roles in hospice care, offering emotional support and guidance to clients and families during end-of-life transitions, and as a Therapeutic Support Specialist in the Division of Children and Family State Office Unit, assisting youth within the system and clients adapting to life on dialysis.
I use a variety of approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and a trauma-informed approach.
With 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Malakeia Scott brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. A proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a Master’s in Social Work, Malakeia began her career by counseling adolescents and teens with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Her journey continued with roles in hospice care, offering emotional support and guidance to clients and families during end-of-life transitions, and as a Therapeutic Support Specialist in the Division of Children and Family State Office Unit, assisting youth within the system and clients adapting to life on dialysis.
In our sessions, the walls that were once built up can come down to create a place of acceptance and healing.
My specialties include working with adults and children who are experiencing chronic health issues, life transitions, relationship changes, career concerns, trauma, and self-discovery. I help these individuals find safety and acceptance in themselves, process their feelings, and take action in changing their lives for the better.
In our sessions, the walls that were once built up can come down to create a place of acceptance and healing.
My specialties include working with adults and children who are experiencing chronic health issues, life transitions, relationship changes, career concerns, trauma, and self-discovery. I help these individuals find safety and acceptance in themselves, process their feelings, and take action in changing their lives for the better.
My ideal client is someone who is hurt, hopeless, lost or just overwhelmed with the life's demands and wants to look inside and work on it's on potential. As a neurodivergent myself, I know how hard life can be when we are not supported and understood as we should. A good client is the one who is searching for answers, confused, betrayed. Everybody needs help sometimes, healing and growing can be challenging, but if you feel the fire inside of you, this is the time. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
My ideal client is someone who is hurt, hopeless, lost or just overwhelmed with the life's demands and wants to look inside and work on it's on potential. As a neurodivergent myself, I know how hard life can be when we are not supported and understood as we should. A good client is the one who is searching for answers, confused, betrayed. Everybody needs help sometimes, healing and growing can be challenging, but if you feel the fire inside of you, this is the time. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
My ideal clients are anyone seeking support for ADHD-related challenges, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood, relational difficulties, emotional regulation difficulties, and daily functioning concerns. Parents may feel stuck managing meltdowns, homework struggles, or inconsistent follow-through, while adults may experience overwhelm, difficulty focusing, anxiety, or decreased motivation. Clients I work with are looking for practical strategies, structure, and collaborative support to improve coping skills, confidence, and overall emotional well-being.
My ideal clients are anyone seeking support for ADHD-related challenges, mild to moderate anxiety, low mood, relational difficulties, emotional regulation difficulties, and daily functioning concerns. Parents may feel stuck managing meltdowns, homework struggles, or inconsistent follow-through, while adults may experience overwhelm, difficulty focusing, anxiety, or decreased motivation. Clients I work with are looking for practical strategies, structure, and collaborative support to improve coping skills, confidence, and overall emotional well-being.
Life can often feel like an emotional rollercoaster—one moment, things may feel fine, but the next, you might feel completely drained and uncertain. It's completely understandable to feel this way when managing multiple areas of your life, including work stress, family issues, finances, etc. Sometimes, it’s not always clear what’s causing shifts in mood or energy, but digging deeper into what’s going on — whether it's a past trauma, fear, or just too much on your plate — can help bring clarity. If left unchecked, poor mental health can lead to physical health problems, poor decision-making, relationship issues, and more.
Life can often feel like an emotional rollercoaster—one moment, things may feel fine, but the next, you might feel completely drained and uncertain. It's completely understandable to feel this way when managing multiple areas of your life, including work stress, family issues, finances, etc. Sometimes, it’s not always clear what’s causing shifts in mood or energy, but digging deeper into what’s going on — whether it's a past trauma, fear, or just too much on your plate — can help bring clarity. If left unchecked, poor mental health can lead to physical health problems, poor decision-making, relationship issues, and more.
Hi! I'm Amanda. I am so honored to work with Clients of all ages. I specialize in Children (birth-6, school aged, teens) and adults of all ages. I bring strengths based work, lots of compassion, and a variety of activities to spark creativity, personal insight and resilience. I work with the family system and individuals. My specialties include Adoption, Trauma, Abuse/Neglect, Mood disorders (Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.), Early Childhood Mental Health (age 0-6), Adoption and Foster care, Attachment and Bonding, and HFA/Autism. For kids, I use a variety of social games and art tasks to get their thoughts (adults like them, too.)
Hi! I'm Amanda. I am so honored to work with Clients of all ages. I specialize in Children (birth-6, school aged, teens) and adults of all ages. I bring strengths based work, lots of compassion, and a variety of activities to spark creativity, personal insight and resilience. I work with the family system and individuals. My specialties include Adoption, Trauma, Abuse/Neglect, Mood disorders (Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.), Early Childhood Mental Health (age 0-6), Adoption and Foster care, Attachment and Bonding, and HFA/Autism. For kids, I use a variety of social games and art tasks to get their thoughts (adults like them, too.)
You’re not here for surface-level advice—and I’m not that kind of therapist.
I offer real talk, real tools, and real change. My approach is active, direct, and rooted in compassion. I work best with clients who are ready to face the hard stuff and do the deep work it takes to grow.
Whether you're stuck in anxiety, battling intrusive thoughts, overwhelmed by trauma, or numbing out with porn, food, scrolling, or substances—we’ll face it together. My goal is to help you get unstuck and build a life that actually feels like your own.
You’re not here for surface-level advice—and I’m not that kind of therapist.
I offer real talk, real tools, and real change. My approach is active, direct, and rooted in compassion. I work best with clients who are ready to face the hard stuff and do the deep work it takes to grow.
Whether you're stuck in anxiety, battling intrusive thoughts, overwhelmed by trauma, or numbing out with porn, food, scrolling, or substances—we’ll face it together. My goal is to help you get unstuck and build a life that actually feels like your own.
You are taking a brave step in seeking help! I am here to offer clients a safe space to explore and discover themselves while building a healthy tool box for dealing with life's stressors. The population I work with are college aged, young adults and adults. I enjoy helping clients through life's stressors, anxiety, grief and loss, self esteem and academic/work success. I work from a strengths based and solution focused approach, with the goal of creating a more balanced, resilient life.
You are taking a brave step in seeking help! I am here to offer clients a safe space to explore and discover themselves while building a healthy tool box for dealing with life's stressors. The population I work with are college aged, young adults and adults. I enjoy helping clients through life's stressors, anxiety, grief and loss, self esteem and academic/work success. I work from a strengths based and solution focused approach, with the goal of creating a more balanced, resilient life.
Counseling Services of Atlanta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MS, LPC, BCBA
Marietta, GA 30064
In addition, I focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) addressing barriers to psychological flexibility and escape as a cause for emotional distress.
If you need to be heard and validated for your emotions and your dreams about life, I will listen and respond to you. I have provided pastoral care to troubled church members and to troubled youth in group homes and in jail cell blocks for more that ten years. I work with families and children who's lives revolve around the issues of one or more family members struggles with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have provided group experiences for traumatized and delinquent youth. If I can help, I will help.
In addition, I focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) addressing barriers to psychological flexibility and escape as a cause for emotional distress.
If you need to be heard and validated for your emotions and your dreams about life, I will listen and respond to you. I have provided pastoral care to troubled church members and to troubled youth in group homes and in jail cell blocks for more that ten years. I work with families and children who's lives revolve around the issues of one or more family members struggles with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have provided group experiences for traumatized and delinquent youth. If I can help, I will help.
In a session with me, you can expect to dig deep to find insight, utilize ACT and CBT practices for your mind, and get education on your nervous system.
You’re a woman who carries a lot—stress, anxiety, expectations, responsibilities, and the pressure to “hold it all together.” On the outside, you seem capable, maybe even perfect, but inside you’re overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. You might feel like you’re never good enough. You may have intrusive thoughts. You might feel like you need to control everything. You might be a highly sensitive person (HSP) & the world around you may be so overwhelming. I can help you with real strategies that actually work to reduce your anxiety & live a fulfilling life. Wherever you are, I’m here to help. You don’t need to feel alone anymore.
In a session with me, you can expect to dig deep to find insight, utilize ACT and CBT practices for your mind, and get education on your nervous system.
You’re a woman who carries a lot—stress, anxiety, expectations, responsibilities, and the pressure to “hold it all together.” On the outside, you seem capable, maybe even perfect, but inside you’re overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. You might feel like you’re never good enough. You may have intrusive thoughts. You might feel like you need to control everything. You might be a highly sensitive person (HSP) & the world around you may be so overwhelming. I can help you with real strategies that actually work to reduce your anxiety & live a fulfilling life. Wherever you are, I’m here to help. You don’t need to feel alone anymore.
Ever been called too emotional or dramatic? Ever felt like you needed to be a chameleon to fit in but then felt like you're a people-pleaser? Ever been relied on as the dependable rock for your friends or family? My clients have had all these experiences and want to learn to live out of their true self instead. I help them make and keep boundaries with people in their lives and become less overwhelmed by life’s problems.
Ever been called too emotional or dramatic? Ever felt like you needed to be a chameleon to fit in but then felt like you're a people-pleaser? Ever been relied on as the dependable rock for your friends or family? My clients have had all these experiences and want to learn to live out of their true self instead. I help them make and keep boundaries with people in their lives and become less overwhelmed by life’s problems.
Are you a mom who feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Are you a mom who feels anxious about motherhood, wondering if you're doing it all right? Have you been feeling depressed, like you've lost yourself in the chaos of it all? Are you a mom who lacks support, feeling like you're navigating this journey alone? Are you a mom who's been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out? Whether you're a new mom or an experienced one, navigating motherhood can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. While motherhood is beautiful, it often comes with the heavy burden of postpartum depression, anxiety, stress, and high exp
Are you a mom who feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Are you a mom who feels anxious about motherhood, wondering if you're doing it all right? Have you been feeling depressed, like you've lost yourself in the chaos of it all? Are you a mom who lacks support, feeling like you're navigating this journey alone? Are you a mom who's been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out? Whether you're a new mom or an experienced one, navigating motherhood can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. While motherhood is beautiful, it often comes with the heavy burden of postpartum depression, anxiety, stress, and high exp
Please note that I offer sessions via telehealth only.
Navigating daily life can feel overwhelming when you’re living with a mood disorder such as bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety. Some days, even getting your feet on the floor can feel like a victory. My passion is helping clients build practical, sustainable skills that support their well-being and improve their quality of life.
Please note that I offer sessions via telehealth only.
Navigating daily life can feel overwhelming when you’re living with a mood disorder such as bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety. Some days, even getting your feet on the floor can feel like a victory. My passion is helping clients build practical, sustainable skills that support their well-being and improve their quality of life.
Se habla español.
If you feel that therapy hasn't worked in the past because you weren't challenged and stayed at surface-level... contact me. "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change," Max Planck. If you're looking for a therapist, you're looking for a change. My job is to help you see what is hidden from your current perspective—patterns in your thinking, pain from past experiences, and opportunities for strength, resilience, and change.
I work with children, youth, adults and couples.
Se habla español.
If you feel that therapy hasn't worked in the past because you weren't challenged and stayed at surface-level... contact me. "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change," Max Planck. If you're looking for a therapist, you're looking for a change. My job is to help you see what is hidden from your current perspective—patterns in your thinking, pain from past experiences, and opportunities for strength, resilience, and change.
I work with children, youth, adults and couples.
Whatever life has thrown at you that brings you to therapy, I'm proud of you for taking a step towards healing by looking for a therapist. I know how daunting it can be to begin the therapy journey, so I want to reassure you that the journey will be challenging but rewarding. Have you experienced any form of loss that has left you trying to pick up the pieces? Do you struggle with relationships and maintaining boundaries? Do you need a safe space to express yourself without judgment? I'm here to help you navigate the transitions of life.Normalizing care within the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) & LGBTQ communities.
Whatever life has thrown at you that brings you to therapy, I'm proud of you for taking a step towards healing by looking for a therapist. I know how daunting it can be to begin the therapy journey, so I want to reassure you that the journey will be challenging but rewarding. Have you experienced any form of loss that has left you trying to pick up the pieces? Do you struggle with relationships and maintaining boundaries? Do you need a safe space to express yourself without judgment? I'm here to help you navigate the transitions of life.Normalizing care within the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) & LGBTQ communities.
Life can be overwhelming! Therapy doesn't have to. Whether you're navigating loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, career stress, or struggling with low self-esteem, I'm here to offer a safe, judgment-free space where you feel seen and heard. My approach is both collaborative and integrative, guided by the belief that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for growth and healing. With expertise in anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and grief, I'm dedicated to meeting you where you are and working together toward meaningful, lasting change.
Life can be overwhelming! Therapy doesn't have to. Whether you're navigating loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, career stress, or struggling with low self-esteem, I'm here to offer a safe, judgment-free space where you feel seen and heard. My approach is both collaborative and integrative, guided by the belief that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for growth and healing. With expertise in anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and grief, I'm dedicated to meeting you where you are and working together toward meaningful, lasting change.
I use an evidence-informed approach — drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing — and tailor treatment to your specific goals.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who helps clients navigate life’s challenges and find direction when they feel stuck. I am board certified in addictions psychology and have expertise in helping people change unwanted patterns and habits. I also have specialty training in treatments for trauma exposure and depression and I regularly work with clients looking to regain a sense of vitality after difficult experiences. Therapy with me is at collaborative journey, where a safe, supportive environment and effective tools help to reduce the impact of symptoms on your ability to engage in the aspects of life that matter most to you.
I use an evidence-informed approach — drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing — and tailor treatment to your specific goals.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who helps clients navigate life’s challenges and find direction when they feel stuck. I am board certified in addictions psychology and have expertise in helping people change unwanted patterns and habits. I also have specialty training in treatments for trauma exposure and depression and I regularly work with clients looking to regain a sense of vitality after difficult experiences. Therapy with me is at collaborative journey, where a safe, supportive environment and effective tools help to reduce the impact of symptoms on your ability to engage in the aspects of life that matter most to you.
Together, we develop a personalized pain plan to help you reach your goals, develop a level of acceptance, and assist with creating a life that you enjoy.
Connecting with the right therapist is critical when starting your therapeutic journey. I provide free consultations to potential clients, ensuring they feel confident when committing to their therapeutic journey. I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain. As a chronic illness patient and therapist, I recognize the unique and personal journey clients experience. I understand the obstacles, stigma, and barriers my clients face as they work on building their quality of life.
Together, we develop a personalized pain plan to help you reach your goals, develop a level of acceptance, and assist with creating a life that you enjoy.
Connecting with the right therapist is critical when starting your therapeutic journey. I provide free consultations to potential clients, ensuring they feel confident when committing to their therapeutic journey. I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain. As a chronic illness patient and therapist, I recognize the unique and personal journey clients experience. I understand the obstacles, stigma, and barriers my clients face as they work on building their quality of life.
Hello! Thank you for stopping by my page. I am a Master’s level Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. I obtained my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. Currently I provide mental health counseling in person in Marietta and I also offer telemental health counseling to residents of Georgia. I have experience working with tweens, adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples.
Hello! Thank you for stopping by my page. I am a Master’s level Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. I obtained my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. Currently I provide mental health counseling in person in Marietta and I also offer telemental health counseling to residents of Georgia. I have experience working with tweens, adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.